About this role

You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

You'll have the following responsibilities

Lead test and assurance teams by providing test management to ensure on time and high quality delivery.

Provide the technical direction and management for the testing and assurance of world class secure platforms, on large complex test programmes.

Work directly with customers to understand and capture requirements/user stories, through to integration, acceptance and customer sign-off, ensuring delivered solutions align to customer expectations.

Manage automated testing solutions and provide ongoing support to team members

Provide technical coaching and mentoring to more junior team members.

You'll have the following skills & experience

An in depth working knowledge of the full SDLC and Systems Engineering practices from requirements/user story capture and decomposition through to integration, acceptance, traceability and customer sign off and associated toolsets.

Testing of infrastructure, networks and applications through the use of test frameworks and evaluating features in order to manage the creation of complex tests.

Proven and demonstrable experience of Test management, Test Planning & Design including some or all of:

All phases of the software test lifecycle such as FAT, SAT, UAT, Integration

Different test techniques such as black box, white box, soak, performance

TDD/BDD

Dev-Ops

Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD)

Evidence of testing on multiple platforms such as Linux and Windows and within different languages – Mongo, XML, VB, Java, C#, .Net, HTML, AngularJS, JSON, C++,  SQL/MySql/NoSql, Mongo

API, Stub and Harness Testing

Some understanding of network fundamentals, in particular TCP/UDP and key application layer protocols such as TLS, HTTP etc.

It is essential that the role holder has up-to date and proven hands on experience of HP ALM, Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence) or similar, specifically for Test Management.

Creatively apply a wide range of technical and/management principles.

Perform highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.

Communication:

Excellent ability to translate complex issues to the relevant senior audience, both verbally and written.

Security Clearance: The nature of our work means you will be expected to obtain and maintain a  DV clearance, so if you don’t currently have one, we will need to undertake pre security checks before starting the role with us.  

Benefits

Discounted BT Broadband, TV & mobile packages and BT products

On target Bonus

Share options and 10% pension contribution

Professional development and paid for industry certifications/qualifications

Flexible benefits/rewards including dental insurance, healthcare, gym memberships etc.

Well-being support for you and your family

3 days paid volunteering a year

Flexible and smart working (subject to business needs)

About BT

There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at BT, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing Smart Working at BT. Smart Working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss Smart Working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We protect our networks from more than 6,500 cyber-attacks each day, invest over £40m in research each year and employ more than 3,000 people - which makes us the largest private cyber security employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience. You can find out more about Security in BT here

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!